Popular West Indian Artistes

Popular Bhajan singer Narad Maharaj was born in San Fernando, Trinidad, to Brahma Deva and Mohanie Maharaj. From early childhood, music flowed naturally through his life. Surrounded by devotion and tradition, his family formed a Bhajan group in which young Narad began playing the harmonium and other instruments. Over time, his skill blossomed, and what […]

Nancoo Singh, affectionately and famously known as “Ras” Nancoo Singh, was born in 1948 in the village of Rambert, South Trinidad, to Chan and Samdaye Singh. From humble beginnings and without any formal musical training, his natural talent and deep love for Indian music began to shine at an early age. In 1962, he embarked

Like many Indian artistes in Trinidad and Tobago, Mungal Patasar grew up in a deeply musical family, playing instruments and singing Bhajans and Kirtans alongside his brothers and sisters in their village Sandhya group. From these humble yet spiritually rich beginnings, a lifelong devotion to music was born. He is the elder brother of the

Mohan Nandu – The Caribbean Voice of Mukesh The illustrious Mohan Nandu, an artiste extraordinaire, hailed from Anna Catherina on the West Coast of Demerara, Guyana. Born into a deeply cultural and musically inclined family, Mohan was greatly influenced by his father, who was himself a respected classical singer. Growing up in such an environment

To witness a production by Michael Salickram is to experience a journey of emotion, colour, and storytelling in motion. His life and dance are inseparable; to speak of one is to speak of the other. From an early age, he found his voice through movement, choreographing his very first performance at just nine years old,

Mayodeen Ackbarali was born on May 13, 1940, in Freeport, Trinidad, West Indies. From his earliest days, the melodies of Indian film and devotional music filled his heart with longing and purpose. As a young boy, he would sit by the radio, listening intently, memorising lyrics and absorbing every nuance, quietly nurturing his dream of

Lalchand “Rafi” Singh has earned both national and international acclaim as the Mohammed Rafi of the Caribbean, a title that reflects not imitation, but remarkable vocal resemblance and heartfelt interpretation. Born on May 22, 1948, to Girwar and Sumaria in Pasea Village, Tunapuna, Trinidad & Tobago, his musical journey began at the tender age of

Lakshmi Rampersad was born to Lal Rampersad and Sonia Rampersad of Port of Spain, Trinidad. Sometime later they moved to Barataria. Lakshmi was the only daughter amongst six sons. Her father was the leader of the Sitara Hind Orchestra and all of her brothers were members of the Orchestra. She started singing Bhajans and Kirtan

Rambachan Ratiram, affectionately known as King Ratiram, was born in Grants Trace, Rousillac, to Lutchmin and Ramroop Ratiram. Music flowed naturally through his bloodline. His father, a respected Indian singer in Trinidad, was known for rendering countless Bhajans and skillfully playing the Khanjiri. Their home was filled daily with melodies from a gramophone spinning treasured

Khamrune Ali is one of Trinidad and Tobago’s most treasured female vocalists, a voice shaped by devotion, perseverance, and an unshakable love for music. Born to Omaid Ali and Zaitoon Ali in Warrenville, Cunupia, her journey began at just thirteen years old, singing Muslim religious songs with sincerity and youthful passion. Even in those early